HOUR OF GRACE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
CLASS: J.H.S 3 SUBJECT: R.M.E
NAME: ……………………………………………………………………. DURATION: 2HR 30MINS
PAPER ONE: OBJECTIVES
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION “A”
1. Which of the following people was commanded by God to build an ark?
a. Joseph c. Noah
b. Jacob d. David
2. Who gave the tomb in which Jesus was buried?
a. Simon of Cyrene c. Nicodemus
b. Joseph of Arimathea d. Zebedee
3. What is the second pillar of Islam?
a. Salat c. Zakat
b. Sawn d. Hajj
4. On what occasion do Muslims perform the Jazazah prayer?
a. Before a Muslim travels
b. After observing a fast
c. During Friday worship
d. When a Muslim dies
5. The main reason for the celebration of the Odwira festival is for the community
a. Development c. Purification
b. Preservation d. Re-organization
6. Which of the following animals provides security to man?
a. Goat c. Dog
b. Donkey d. Cow
7. Puberty rites should be encouraged because it
a. Links the youth to adulthood
b. Helps the youth to become rich
c. Promotes chastity among the youth
d. Makes the youth look more attractive
8. Which of the Ten Commandments instructs Christians to be content with what they have?
a. First c. Eighth
b. Fourth d. Tenth
9. Which of the following parables of Jesus Christ teaches forgiveness? The
a. Unjust Steward c. Good Samaritan
b. Rich Fool d. Prodigal Son
10. Christians who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness are blessed because
a. God will be merciful to them
b. God’s kingdom belongs to them
c. They shall be comforted
d. They shall see God.
11. Going around the Kaba is an Islamic religious activity done during
a. Eid-ul-Adha c. Hajj
b. Eid-ul-Fitr d. Ramadan
12. Which Islamic prayer is observed at sunset?
a. Janazah c. Isha
b. Tarawih d. Maghrib
13. Traditionalists pray through
a. Music and Dance
b. Spirit Possession
c. Pouring libation
d. Divination
14. In African traditional religion, the living dead are referred to as
a. Bad spirits c. Ancestors
b. Witch doctors d. Mediums
15. One of the reasons for which God created the sea is to
a. Generate hydro-electric power
b. Reduce soil erosion
c. Beautify the environment
16. The most important rite in Christian sacramental worship is the
a. Taking the Holy Communion
b. Reading of the Old Testament
c. Reading of the New Testament
d. Collection of offertory and tithe
17. God is called “Nyame” among the Akans because He is the
a. Creator c. Ever-Living
b. Dependable d. Supreme Being
18. Egya Ahor is fondly remembered by the Fante for
a. His miraculous powers
b. Commanding the golden stool
c. His resurrection from death
d. Saving his people
19. Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims to
a. Mark Abraham’s sacrifice to Allah
b. Remember the death of Mohammed
c. Mark the end of Ramadan
d. Remember the birth of Mohammed
20. Which of the following is considered when choosing a name for a newborn child?
a. The weight of the child
b. Tribe of the parents
c. Age of the mother
d. The baby’s place of birth
21. People cherish the spirit of obedience because it
a. Enhances tolerance c. Creates wealth
b. Promotes peace d. Promotes security
22. Muslims show their commitment to Allah by
a. Dressing modesty c. Marrying four women
b. Visiting the mosque everyday d. Observing all prescribed rituals
23. Which of the following is an act of good deed?
a. Giving one’s seat to the elderly
b. Receiving a testimonial
c. Participating in sporting activities
d. Ability to perform one’s assignment
24. Individuals can co-exist peacefully in a community if they
a. Practice each other’s religion
b. Pray together
c. Respect each other
d. Share food together
25. A student must dress decently because it
a. Is a mark of intelligence
b. Shows respect and politeness
c. Enables one to gain favor from others
d. Helps one to obey school rules
26. Someone respectful and polite is said to be
a. Courteous c. Chaste
b. Kind d. Moral
27. Punishments are meant to
a. Disorganize the offender
b. Calm the offender
c. Hurt the offender
d. Reform the offender
28. Which of the following is a moral value cherished in Ghanaian society?
a. Service c. Tolerance
b. Honesty d. Pride
29. To live a chaste life, one must
a. Attend church service regularly
b. Be obedient to teachers
c. Work hard to become rich
d. Avoid casual sex
30. Which of the following is not a method of preventing teenage pregnancy?
a. Sex education
b. Good parental care
c. Peer pressure
d. Avoiding pre-marital sex
31. Good behavior is exhibited by
a. Staring at elders c. Always studying the scriptures
b. Doing what is right d. Praying and fasting
32. Money is used wisely when
a. Things are bought on credit c. it is spent on things budgeted for
b. It is spent on expensive things d. it is spent on poor people
33. Showing respect and obedience to school authority ensures
a. Repentance and forgiveness
b. Peaceful co-existence
c. Success in examination
d. Humility and hard work
34. A nuclear family begins when
a. Parents live with siblings
b. Parents ignore their relations
c. Couples get legally married
d. Couples have many siblings
35. Saving money helps individuals to
a. Plan for the future
b. Become rich overnight
c. Attend school regularly
d. Make more friends
36. The ant is usually used as a symbol of
a. Love c. Hard work
b. Commitment d. Unity
37. Which of the following functions is performed by Asafo companies?
a. Acting as watchdogs
b. Registration of foreigners
c. Collection of taxes
d. Acting as arbitrators
38. Which of the following activities best offers relaxation?
a. Painting c. Running
b. Eating d. Reading
39. Religious Youth organizations are established to
a. Honor their leaders
b. Carry out communal labor
c. Help protect the natural environment
d. Defend the interest of the society
40. Work done to earn income can be described as
a. Homework
b. Community work
c. Occupational work
d. School work
SECTION B
ANSWER ONE QUESTION FROM THIS PART
PART I
RELIGION
1a. Give an account of the story of the Prodigal Son.
b. What three lessons can be learned from the story?
2a. Narrate the parable of the Good Samaritan
b. What three lessons could be learned from the story?
3a. Mention four causes of death and explain them.
b. Give four reasons why death rites are performed.
PART II
MORAL LIFE
ANSWER ONE QUESTION FROM THIS PART
1a. Describe any five symptoms of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
b. How can AIDS be prevented in your community?
2a. Explain four ways by which people show their commitment to God.
b. Give three reasons why commitment to one’s family is necessary.
3a. Identify four causes of immoral behavior among the youth.
b. Mention four effects of indulging in immoral behavior
PART III
SOCIAL LIFE
ANSWER ONE QUESTION FROM THIS PART
1a. Outline four reasons why a naming ceremony is important in your community
b. State four factors to be considered when choosing a name for a child.
2a. Explain the two main family systems in Ghana.
b. Give four advantages of belonging to a nuclear family
3a. What is a human right?
b. What are the responsibilities of a child in the school
